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NP 110 COURSE SCHOLARSHIP

Empowering accessibility in nutritional psychology education.

Submission Period is Open!

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The Center for Nutritional Psychology (CNP) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that connects you with research, education, and other resources in the field of nutritional psychology.

CNP sponsors three scholarships for NP 110: Introduction to Nutritional Psychology Methods, offered twice yearly, to support access to nutritional psychology education. Scholarship Applications are accepted during two time periods each year: December 1st—February 1st and May 1st—July 1st.  

We understand that the cost of higher and continuing education can be prohibitive. To address this barrier, we aim to provide students, professionals, and other interested individuals who cannot access our courses with the opportunity to study nutritional psychology.

By providing this opportunity, we aim to raise awareness of the relationship between diet and mental health, as well as the importance of incorporating nutrition into mental healthcare. CNP strives to provide equitable learning opportunities and promote inclusivity for all drawn to this field.

Cassidy Axelrod, MS, CNS

Director of Scholarship, and Communications

Cassidy earned a BA from the University of Oregon in Psychology and an MS in Nutrition and Integrative Health from Maryland University of Integrative Health. She is currently in the process of becoming a Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) and Licensed Dietician (LD) in the state of Oregon. Cassidy is an NP 110 graduate who is passionate about the complex and interconnected relationship existing between nutrition and psychology. Cassidy is excited to expand her role in educating, providing tools and awareness to others about this exciting field, and starting a private practice specializing in nutrition with a focus on mental and gut health.

Cassidy Axelrod, MS, CNS

Director of Scholarship, and Communications

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

All applicants must meet the following requirements to be considered for the CNP Course Scholarship program.

  • Be at least 16 years of age
  • Submit all information listed on the application, with attention paid to correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
  • Possess and demonstrate genuine financial need, such that it would be extremely challenging or impossible to enroll in NP 110 without receiving this scholarship.
  • Possess and demonstrate genuine interest in the field of nutritional psychology, with relevance to the applicant’s education, career, or personal goals.

Please note that to be considered for the scholarship, you do NOT have to be a student, professional in a related field, or a resident of any particular country. For additional information, view the FAQ below. Thank you for your interest in nutritional psychology!

If you are planning to apply, we strongly encourage you to save the content of your application as a separate document to make potential application re-submission easier. CNP receives a lot of applications for the scholarship program, and new applications must be submitted each scholarship period.

SCHOLARSHIP FAQ

A: Recipients of this scholarship obtain access to NP 110: introduction to Nutritional Psychology Methods, which is the equivalent of $329.00 USD. Course access cannot be redeemed for a check, cash, or other form of currency.

A: Please read the eligibility requirements listed above on this webpage. If you still have questions about your eligibility status afterwards, please write to us at contact@nutritional-psychology.org.

A: Please submit your application between December 1 and February 1 for the February selection, and between May 1 and July 1 for the July selection. Winners will be chosen and notified by the 20th of February and July, respectively. Please save your application content, should you not be selected and wish to re-apply in the future.

A: Winners are selected on the basis of financial need alongside demonstrated interest in nutritional psychology. Relevance to education, career, personal factors, and potential for expanding the field are also taken into consideration.

A: Awardees will be notified via email by the 20th of February or July depending on which period applications were submitted for. Awardees have 7 days to accept the scholarship offer. If acceptance is not received and confirmed by CNP within 7 days, another winner will be selected. Those who applied but did not receive the scholarship will be notified as well.

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    Scholarship Application Form

    IMPORTANT. READ BEFORE APPLYING. Winners are selected twice a year, once in February and once in July. For the February drawing, applications must be submitted between December 1 and February 1. For the July drawing, applications must be submitted between May 1 and July 1. Applications submitted outside of either submission window will not be considered.













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    WINTER 2026 SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

    Congratulations to the following individuals have been awarded a scholarship for Winter of 2026! CNP received an impressive number of applications in this submission period. We look forward to continuing to provide opportunities for CNP education.

    Sushila D.
    -Nepal-
    Senior Hospital Nursing Administration

    Senior Hospital Nursing Administrator (M. Sc. Psychiatric Nursing) Sushila is a nursing administrator and educator with a strong interest in the relationship between diet and behavioral, psychosocial, environmental, and cognitive aspects of mental health. Actively involved in mental health management, education, and community wellness, she is committed to advancing holistic, evidence-based approaches to care. Working closely with public health systems in Nepal, Sushila aims to translate nutritional psychology into mental health training, program development, and community practice, helping integrate nutrition as a foundational component of mental health in low-resource settings.

    Dr. Elne V.
    -South Africa-

    Lecturer and Counseling Psychologist Dr. V is a psychologist, university lecturer, and early-career researcher whose work focuses on the psychological dimensions of nutrition in chronic health conditions. With a PhD and a strong foundation in cognitive behavioral therapy, her interests include food belief systems, illness perceptions, plant-based nutrition, and culturally informed clinical care. Elne seeks to integrate nutritional psychology into research, clinical practice, and higher education in South Africa, contributing to more holistic, evidence-based approaches to health psychology and advancing the field through teaching and research.

    Denise K.
    -United States-

    LMHC; trauma work United states Denise is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor working in a rural outpatient setting, with a background in movement therapy and endurance athletics. Her clinical focus includes nervous system regulation, stress physiology, and disordered eating patterns, informed by both professional practice and lived experience. Denise is developing an integrative Movement Therapy model that incorporates breath, movement, and nutrition to support mental and physical health. She is passionate about bringing evidence-based nutritional psychology to rural communities and expanding access to holistic mental health care.

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